York Theatre Royal has today announced that Gary Oldman will return to the theatre where he began his career in Samuel Beckett play, Krapp’s Last Tape. The production begins previews on April 14, and runs until May 17, 2025.
Academy Award, BAFTA, SAG, BIFA and Golden Globe winner, Gary Oldman, began his professional career in York in 1979. He worked in the theatre for several years, from 1985 through 1989, working extensively at the Royal Court Theatre.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, winning acclaim, appearing in record breaking blockbusters, playing iconic characters, Oldman is not only regarded as one of the foremost cinema greats of all time, but one of the highest grossing actors in film history.
His many iconic screen parts include playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise, and Commissioner Jim Gordon in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.
The York theatre's CEO, Paul Crewes, said: "When Gary visited us at the beginning of the year, it was fascinating hearing him recount stories of his time as a young man, in his first professional role on the York Theatre Royal stage.
"In that context when we started to explore ideas, we realised Krapp’s Last Tape was the perfect project. I am very happy that audiences will have this unique opportunity to see Gary Oldman return to our stage in this brand new production."
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